All Nissan modelsNissan Datsun: generations and engines
The Nissan Datsun was built from 1973 to 2002 in 11 generations, with 21 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, coupe, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1973–2002
Generations11
Engine versions21
Power45–131 hp
Body stylesSedan, Coupe, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Nissan Datsun generations
- 1973–1977
Nissan Datsun 140 J
Engines below - 1973–1982
Nissan Datsun 160 J (710,A10)
Engines below - 1974–1980
Nissan Datsun 100 A (E10,BLF10)
Engines below - 1974–1980
Nissan Datsun 120
Engines below - 1974–1977
- 1975–1980
Nissan Datsun 100 A Combi (WBLF10)
Engines below - 1977–1981
Nissan Datsun 180 B (PL810)
Engines below - 1978–1981
Nissan Datsun 240 Coupe (KMLGC210)
Engines below - 1979–1983
Nissan Datsun 140 Y Combi (HLB310)
Engines below - 1989–1996
Nissan Datsun (D21)
Engines below - 1997–2002
Nissan Datsun (MD22)
Engines below
Specs
Nissan Datsun engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Nissan Datsun 140 J1973–1977 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (65 hp) | 1973–1977 | Gasoline | 65 hp (48 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 160 J (710,A10)1973–1982 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (710) (72 hp) | 1973–1978 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 (83 hp) | 1973–1982 | Gasoline | 83 hp (61 kW) | ||||
| 1.6 (A10) (88 hp) | 1978–1982 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 100 A (E10,BLF10)1974–1980 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 (E10) (45 hp) | 1974–1978 | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) | ||||
| F-II 1.0 (BLF10) (45 hp) | 1975–1980 | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 1201974–1980 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y 1.2 (B210) (52 hp) | 1974–1980 | Gasoline | 52 hp (38 kW) | ||||
| A F-II 1.2 (LF10) (52 hp) | 1975–1980 | Gasoline | 52 hp (38 kW) | ||||
| Y 1.2 (LB210) (52 hp) | 1976–1980 | Gasoline | 52 hp (38 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 100 A Combi (WBLF10)1975–1980 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-II 1.0 (WBLF10) (45 hp) | 1975–1980 | Gasoline | 45 hp (33 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 180 B (PL810)1977–1981 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 (88 hp) | 1977–1981 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 (KPL810) (90 hp) | 1977–1981 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 240 Coupe (KMLGC210)1978–1981 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGT 2.4 (131 hp) | 1978–1981 | Gasoline | 131 hp (96 kW) |
Nissan Datsun 140 Y Combi (HLB310)1979–1983 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 (67 hp) | 1979–1983 | Gasoline | 67 hp (49 kW) |
Nissan Datsun (D21)1989–1996 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 4WD (91 hp) | 1989–1996 | Gasoline | 91 hp (67 kW) | 117 lb-ft (159 Nm) | |||
| 2.7D (85 hp) | 1989–1996 | Diesel | 85 hp (63 kW) | 131 lb-ft (177 Nm) | |||
| 2.7DT (100 hp) | 1989–1996 | Diesel | 100 hp (74 kW) | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm) |
Nissan Datsun (MD22)1997–2002 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 i 16V 4WD Double Cab (130 hp) | 1997–2002 | Gasoline | 130 hp (96 kW) | ||||
| 3.2 D 4WD Double Cab (110 hp) | 1997–2002 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) |
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